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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Your story reminds me of walking out to HH Farm crossing from Highbrook to watch Bernard Holden's funeral train pass (also early morning and in...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Aug 30, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Woody Bay - June 2023. by Jdwitts posted Jun 5, 2023 at 11:09 AM Stopped off at Woody Bay after a few days camping near Combe Martin. Quite...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Jun 5, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Woody Bay - June 2023.

    Woody Bay on 4/6/23 with E762 'Lyn' on duty.
    Uploaded by: Jdwitts, Jun 5, 2023, 0 comments, in category: Light Rail, Metro & Trams
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    Statfold Barn Railway - Enthusiast Day: Spectacle of Steam - 18th March

    Yesterday was my first visit to Statfold - what an incredible place! Despite the rain I thoroughly enjoyed the day, the amount of 'stuff' going on...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Mar 19, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    What *would* attract you/your family to visit a heritage railway?

    I'll generally try any railway if there's something that piques my interest. My (non-enthusiast) partner is often happy to tag along provided the...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Feb 22, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    I think this is the first time a class of unit I travelled on in revenue-earning service on the 'big railway' has turned up at a preserved line..!...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Is there any small chance Fenchurch might be rostered for service over the Christmas/New Year period given the photos of it running in? Or is the...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Dec 14, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bala lake Railway.

    Had my first visit to Bala Lake on the last day of the operational season, what a great little line! They were trialling 'bio coal' made from...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Nov 15, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Bluebell Railway Giants Of Steam: 14th - 16th October 2022

    I don't think the Bluebell has that image at all! And while it's lovely to see the 'Giants' in action, one thing I always enjoy about Bluebell is...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Oct 20, 2022 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Railway Terrier Gala: 29th - 31st July 2022

    An enjoyable afternoon at the Bluebell today with my family despite the problems. A good ride behind W11/65 up to Kingscote and a wander around...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Jul 31, 2022 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bristol Harbour Railway - Updates and Goings on

    I moved to Bristol last year, and my commute to work now takes me right past the M-Shed which is always enjoyable when there's something steaming...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Feb 8, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway 60+1 event, 6 - 8 August 2001

    I would agree that it felt low-key, I think it was partly due to the very variable weather. Loadings seemed fairly light, but spread across 4...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Aug 9, 2021 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates

    Unfortunately this was my experience visiting a few years ago with my (non-enthusiast) partner. At the time, I had lived in W. Yorks for a number...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Jul 5, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Where is Sharpthorne kept these days and what shape is it in? Don't imagine for a second it's got any prospect of being fully restored, but I was...
    Post by: Jdwitts, May 25, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Just caught the Q class leaving East Grinstead with a 'ghost train' prior to reopening on one of the excellent new webcams the Bluebell has set...
    Post by: Jdwitts, May 15, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Volks Electric Railway

    This sounds like a great news if approved - I appreciate the critical approach to signage upfront in the report. I haven't been to VER for ~20...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Nov 25, 2020 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Swiss Rack Tank Giants at the Furka Steam Railway

    Fantastic line - thanks for posting. I was lucky enough to ride on it back in 2018. Some of the innovative engineering is also very impressive -...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Oct 12, 2020 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Unfortunately this will be the new normal for any railway until a vaccine is found. I'm excited the line is opening and would be happy to visit a...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Jun 20, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Donated (I rather liked the music..). Many happy memories of the SR from childhood camping holidays in Purbeck! Also, a relatively small thing...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Favourite/best Preservation Moment

    Thank you! 1993 would work. I also remember the previous days tour with the Standard 4 was very delayed due to heavy rain and flooding, but have a...
    Post by: Jdwitts, Apr 8, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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